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| Four Letter Code | FARI |
| Federation Status | Neutral |
| Planet of Origin | Farius Prime |
| Encountered | DS9: Honor Among Thieves |
| T/E Rating | T0/E0 |
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Home System
- Quadrant: Alpha Quadrant[1]
- Location: Kalandra/Bajoran sector, Beta Ursae sector block[2]
- Proper Name: Farius or Farian system[1]
- Star: F class star[1]
- Distance from Star:
- Companions: Farius Prime is the third of six planets.[2]
- Moons: Faria and Kryodus (both are uninhabited), as well as a ring system.[2]
The Farius system formed part of the Galador Corridor.[1]
Home World
- Proper Name: Farius Prime
- Diameter:
- Gravity: 1.2g[2]
- Axial Tilt:
- Orbital Period:
- Rotational Period:
- Classification: M[2]
- Surface Water: 40%[2]
- Atmosphere:
- Climate: Relatively cold with short growing seasons. This is a result of the planet being located on the outskirts of the system’s habitable zone.[2]
- Terrain: Mountainous, rocky.[2]
- Population: Although the Farians are native to the planet, like Earth it has become quite diverse, hosting populations of other species including Humans, Bolians, Dopterians, and Nasari.[3]
Ports
Farius Prime was the site of a number of starport cities, named simply Highport to Seventhport. Highport was the largest and wealthiest, and first port-of-call for many visitors. It had the highest volume of traffic, with thousands of vessels landing or leaving every day, and hundreds of tons of cargo passed through. Thirdportand Sixthport were smaller and out-of-the-way, but received most of the illegal, and consequently most profitable, of business.[2]
Cities
Maltabra City, a settlement on the shore of the Galldean Sea, was a major center for illicit trade, including the narcotic drug red ice.[2]
History
Early History
Throughout their history Farians have had to contend with limited food due to the short growing seasons of their planet. This resulted in lower population numbers on Farius Prime that continue even after reaching space. However, they had plenty of other resources to develop industry.[2]
Space Age
In 2120, Farian explorers first came into contact with alien species. The Farians realized that the location of their planet lay between multiple interstellar powers, which made it a prime location for a military staging ground. Not wanting to be crushed by those more powerful than them, they realized that Farius Prime needed to be more valuable to the surrounding powers as an independent planet than as conquered territory. They made themselves mediators and facilitators of commerce between governments. During this time, the Farius Planetary Authority was established and set about exploiting their system for all they could. becoming established on every world of the system.[2]
By 2200, Farius Prime was an established port-of-call amongst local worlds. Its openness and cautious acceptance drew commerce to the world, and with it came prosperity for the Farians. However, these same policies and trade also attracted crime, and the world became a sanctuary for criminals and trouble-makers.[2]
24th Century
Farius Prime was too far from the Federation for all but the most long-range starships. However, as warp engines improved in the 24th century and became capable of greater speeds, reaching Farius became easier and the world received more visitors. By the 2330s, Farius Prime was a center of interstellar trade, with numerous races doing business there, including Orions. A significant part of that business was conducted by criminal organizations, including Asfar Qatala and the Orion Syndicate. As a result, much of the population of Farius Prime lived in poverty while a minority prospered.[2]
Through the 24th century, during the Occupation of Bajor, the Bajoran Resistance made good use of Farius Prime's closeness and illicit traders. They established trade routes that funneled weapons and supplies in from outside the Cardassian Union, through Farius Prime and to Bajor. Ferengi also traded heavily through Farius Prime as they expanded deeper into the Bajoran sector; as well as legitimate business, they also laundered money and fenced illegally gained goods.[2]
After the Maquis uprising in the late 2360s, Farius Prime became a key link in their supply lines, due to its independence and location, close to Bajoran space, the Demilitarized Zone and the Badlands. The Maquis used Farius Prime just as the Bajoran Resistance had, and funneled through supplies, support and recruits. The local Orion Syndicate actually aided their efforts.[2]
Government
In the 24th century the Farius system was governed by Farius Planetary Authority. It was an oligarchy with a heavy focus on economics and business. The government claimed the right to independently prosecute those who broke the law within the system. It had no extradition treaties with any major powers, and handled extraditions on a case-by-case basis.[4]
By the 2340’s the government had become corrupt and was often referred to as the Farian Syndicate.[4][5]
The planet maintains a police force and a Municipal Sanitation department. While considered neutral, Farius Prime maintains diplomatic ties with both the Klingon Empire and the Galadorans. It hosts a Klingon embassy and has a trade route to Galador II. The Orion Syndicate also has an established headquarters on the planet.[3]
Description
Similar in appearance to humans execpt for a nose ridge that goes to the top of their forehead.[6]
Physiology
Psychology
Religion
Mythology
Society
The economy of Farius Prime uses paper money.[3]
Culture
Prior to contact with alien species, the Farian people were philosophical and peaceful, with a tradition of quiet cooperation.[5]
Customs
Technology
Military
Starfleet Intelligence Files
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Farius system, Memory Beta
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 Farius Prime, Memory Beta
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Farius Prime", Memory Alpha
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Farius Planetary Authority, Memory Beta
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Farian, Memory Beta
- ↑ "Farian", Memory Alpha
